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Planning Commission - 1/6/82 -2- Discussion Mr. Rukavina asked if trucks would be unloading on the north side of the building. He voiced concern that the Fire Department vehicles have adequate access and egress on all sides of the building. Mr. Krank, Architect rep- resenting Fine Associates, indicated there would be trucks unloading on the north side of the facility, but there would be sufficient room for emergency vehicles to also use the driveway. Mr. Rukavina felt if the fire lane posting was handled carefully, that the driveway would function for emergency vehicles. Mr. Krank described the site plan for the development. He commented the building would be brick on all sides, and the landscaping plan was of very high quality. All trash will be enclosed. Mrs. Cushing asked what the retaining wall on the north property line would be like. Mr. Krank stated the wall would be of a textured poured concrete. Mr. North indicated the published notice for the Fine Associates' application did not include the request for a special use permit for the site plan approval. The City Attorney has indicated that because the same property owners have been notified for the rezoning and variance requests as would be notified for the special use permit, that the Commission could consider the special use permit at this hearing. Mrs. Dressler asked if the pylon sign for the development would need a variance. Mr. Dahlgren commented the applicant has indicated they will build the pylon sign to conform with the ordinance requirements. Mr. Moeller asked how high the parapet extended above the roof of the building. Mr. Krank indicated it was just a few inches. Mr. Moeller asked how visible the rooftop equipment would be. Mr. Krank stated all the rooftop equipment would be screened, with screening that will fit in with the architecture of the building. Recommendation Mr. Rukavina Moved, and Mr. Matson Seconded, that the Commission recommend approval of Fine Associates' request for rezoning from B-1 to B-l-b, special use permit and variance to setback at 2750 Snelling Avenue Frontage Road East. Roll Call, Ayes: Moeller, Rukavina, Cushing, Dressler, Matson, and Johnson. Nays: None. Other Business Mr. Rukavina indicated he has been concerned regarding some areas of the City where there is confusion regarding street names and address numbers. This can cause problems for the emergency services, and he indicated he was going to write a letter to the City Council outlining his concerns.